The Islington North MP added that the result was a clear
indication that politicians must find offer a real "alternative"
to the economic and political systems currently in place across
Britain, the US, and the West.

"Many in Britain and elsewhere will be understandably shocked by
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, the
rhetoric around it and what the election result means for the
rest of the world, as well as America.

"Trump’s election is an unmistakable rejection of a political
establishment and an economic system that simply isn’t working
for most people. It is one that has delivered escalating
inequality and stagnating or falling living standards for the
majority, both in the US and Britain.

"This is a rejection of a failed economic consensus and a
governing elite that has been seen not to have listened. And the
public anger that has propelled Donald Trump to office has been
reflected in political upheavals across the world.

"But some of Trump’s answers to the big questions facing America,
and the divisive rhetoric around them, are clearly wrong.

"I have no doubt, however, that the decency and common sense of
the American people will prevail, and we send our solidarity to a
nation of migrants, innovators and democrats.

"After this latest global wake-up call, the need for a real
alternative to a failed economic and political system could not
be clearer.

"That alternative must be based on working together, social
justice and economic renewal, rather than sowing fear and
division. And the solutions we offer have to improve the lives of
everyone, not pit one group of people against another.

"Americans have made their choice. The urgent
necessity is now for us all to work across continents to tackle
our common global challenges: to secure peace, take action on
climate change and deliver economic prosperity and
justice."

The election of Trump has widely been interpreted as at
least partially an expression of dissatisfaction with the US
political system by voters who feel marginalised and left behind
— a disgruntled mood supporters of Corbyn believe he understands
and wants to address in the UK.

Unlike Trump, though, Corbyn comes from the traditional
"left" of politics and advocates liberal policies like the
welcoming of Syrian refugees to UK, for example, something Trump
has vowed to block in the US.